Illinois middle school wrestler sucker-punched by opponent after loss in viral video

[@ChaelSonnenOfficial]

Cooper, you are a real gentleman.

[@dr.loomis4221]

Chael P. Sonnen in the house

[@autisticus1678]

Damn the undefeated goat commenting on here.

[@fathertomahawk]

That's very kind of you to acknowledge this young man. Hopefully he sees he was complimented by the best of all time and before time was even created.

[@cooperjohnson2790]

Thank you chael 🙏

[@chipsthedog1]

​@@cooperjohnson2790 almost worth the punch being called a gentleman by the undefeated undisputed greatest of all time. Fair play for not retaliating and showing that punk for what he was a coward

[@fireskycam9889]

In Australia, in our law, that's called a "Coward Punch", and is an offence which warrants jail time.

[@wizrom3046]

I think you are talking about hitting someone on the back of the head where they cannot see it coming. Punching someone in the face from the front is just "a punch"

[@JohnSmith-ct5jd]

Good. You Ausies do seem a bit more alpha than we, in most cases. I agree, that such assaults should be taken more seriously. People have died after being hit that way.

[@robmarshall956]

⁠@@wizrom3046no a cowards punch in Australian Law is a strike that is unprovoked and delivered without warning.

[@edithflood631]

@@robmarshall956 - - Being beaten in a sport match is not provocation in any Aussie jurisdiction. - There was no warning given. Verdict: coward punch.

[@dirthologram]

@@edithflood631As a prominent American internet judge, my opinion is that you are correct.

[@dalsegno1251]

A year suspension? C'mon. That despicable boy should be banned forever and charged with assault. Disgusting.

[@judithlenk7994]

Agree

[@whisper8742]

He's Muslim, so he's innocent. Or the Muslim community would riot through the town.

[@tregantt4160]

He's a kid calm down clark kent

[@rbu2136]

Arrest him. What do you think he is like when adults aren’t around him. Trash

[@ryanbarker5217]

@@tregantt4160 so, your solution is no punishment. gotcha.

[@jamessherman3925]

A year suspension is way too short. He should not be allowed to compete again ever.

[@trebleclef3886]

Formal assault charges should be done.

[@Ken-if8ej]

Agreed

[@dcfly]

For ****s sake friends, it's a child. Have some common sense.

[@mackenheimer]

@@dcfly FAFO is a thing even for children. Is it your kid?

[@marrami2059]

@@dcfly oh don’t be naive. It’s a kid in high school that will grow up doing the same thing when things don’t go his way. Eventually lands in prison & is marked a felon. Why not address the issue at a young age & possibly change his life moving forward. Think before you reply to me.

[@libertyoutdooradventures6595]

People need to start being held accountable.

[@ZackSilver77]

​@@JackFromWyoming yes im being really cautious around them

[@lalalala3968]

liberal left the chat

[@WayneLynch69]

WHAT people!? Irrespective many, many dozens of videos of one "people" exclusively, NO ONE, not even the MOST "conservative" news outlets, EVER say the OBVIOUS... EVER!!!!

[@Doggo.11]

@@JackFromWyoming imagine being so openly racist lmao, what's wrong with you? what is your thought process?

[@BST-lm4po]

- Suspend him from wrestling for a year! - 50 hours of community service - written apology to the kid he sucker punched

[@zachwhitlow4]

As a former HS wrestler, that sucker punch got my blood boiling. The number 1 thing you learn Day 1 in wrestling is win or lose, you ALWAYS show respect to the person you competed against.

[@bouncerslabrealnature9143]

Who cares ❓😂😂

[@nickhoffman9256]

EXACTLY! This kid clearly just joined the team to act all tough and badass, and was not ready to be humbled. Hopefully it's life lesson for him.

[@zachwhitlow4]

@@nickhoffman9256 and trust I've been there: the last thing I wanted to do as a freshman was shake someone's hand after a loss but it was part of teaching me what it takes to be a man and show respect in defeat

[@TheBurntOrange1]

You ever see something like that happen after a loss?

[@zachwhitlow4]

@@TheBurntOrange1 worse I've seen is maybe slapping the guys have away but I've never seen someone sucker punch a guy after a match

[@turfuoise]

One year? I would’ve thought he’d never wrestle again. Absolutely disgusting behaviour

[@deathmyman]

He most likely won’t, this will follow him for the rest of his career and he’ll likely not get any offers if he wants to pursue wrestling in the future

[@troygilbert69]

i think one year is fair because it look like he had anger issues. edit: people are commenting on only this reply without looking at my other replies. 1 year is a pretty long suspension if you think about it. this kid is also in middle school and this is his first offense probably so they wanted to be nice and give him a second chance. the punch didn’t do any serious damage luckily so he shouldn’t be banned permanently.

[@amaramachupa6422]

​@@troygilbert69 if you are loosened down relaxed physically and someone punches you with full force you it can be fatal His psychological issues are irrelevant. Ban him for life in anything physical

[@TheCeraization]

That’s usually how it works. When my dad played rugby in college, one of the opposing players at a game punched the referee after they lost. That dude got a one year suspension.

[@giffysstiffy887]

​@@troygilbert69who cares what you think🤡🤢🖕🖕 If I was there, that punk would be in severe pain😎🥳

[@Radtastical]

What a great mother. She raised such a gentleman.

[@Luke-kg7vu]

She got some juicy eyes. Looks like they’re gonna pop out lol

[@wovfm]

She'll improve once she finds out who his dad is.

[@paigecullen4095]

@@wovfm did your mother drop you on the head when you were a baby? It would explain your moronic comment.

[@kutsbothways]

Those were my first thoughts, she has every right to be proud. Extending Grace to others shows character, a trait soreIy missing these days.

[@marvou6811]

@@wovfm just be quiet

[@rocknrollcannibals]

I can't begin to imagine how embarrassed my parents would be of me if I did something like that.

[@bobbobertson7568]

my guess is the punk coward is from single patent home

[@Nuttyirishman85]

Mine would be embarrassed I didn’t fight back. Different generations I guess.

[@rodnstaff33]

@@Nuttyirishman85 Nah. Just a different mentality.

[@michaeltellurian825]

His parents are probably proud of him. That's the problem.

[@phillipmontgomery]

Do you think the parents of the kid that sucker punched the other one are embarrassed? I like to see what type of parents they are. I would bet that they almost condone it. Not by telling their kid to do it, but by their actions, by their attitude.

[@byzoemay]

Suspended for a year?! Kid should've been banned from wresting indefinitely at his school and this assault should be on his permanent school record into college. Sports are a privilege and this kid is a danger to any future wrestlers. To take a loss so poorly that you just punch someone unsuspecting in the face? What a coward with a huge ego.

[@carpediem3991]

Dude, they are kids. The kids an asshole but the witch hunt to ruin a kids life is pathetic…

[@byzoemay]

@@carpediem3991 Nah, it wouldn't ruin his life. It's called facing repercussions. At his current school he should never be allowed to wrestle again. Another sport where you aren't 1v1ing another student? Sure. Could also join recreational teams outside of school. I didn't say anything about not wrestling beyond high school either, but it SHOULD be on his record so the college knows he has potential to be dangerous. Wrestling is a sport where you need to control your anger. Not only that, but he punched this kid over virtually nothing, the loss didn't even look like a total domination. Imagine what would happen if this kid actually suffered a harder loss?

[@tuttifrutti9698]

@@carpediem3991Kid should learn to make better choices. No one ruins their own life but by their own doing in situations like these

[@carpediem3991]

@@tuttifrutti9698 No what ruins people lives is hate-mobs on social media, nothing either of these kids did. You know how often school fights happen? It's called childhood... Stop using the same metric for kids as you do for adults. You are supposed to make mistakes as a kid, and learn from them. It's called growing up. But you can't make any mistakes anymore because everyone is looking for an enemy to pile on top of because they have too much time on their hands. How are kids supposed to "learn to make better choices" if they are dragged through the street tarred and feathered for making one mistake?

[@carpediem3991]

@@byzoemay You're kidding right? You don't think this social media pile-on will have no repercussions for his future? You're either incredibly naive or dishonest. Also, it's a kid who got angry, this isn't a friggin serial killer. We don't need to have him go door to door explaining how he is a violent assailant. Kids aren't allowed to learn from mistakes anymore, because people with too much time on their hands and a need to find an enemy have a voice on social media. School fights happen every... friggin... day, and these kids go on to be productive and kind members of society. It's called growing up.... I ask you, what do you think would provide better outcomes? Counseling for the kid to get at the root of the problem? Maybe he's got family issues or a chemical imbalance. Or a social media witch hunt trying to alienate him from society for a mistake he made as a child. Your mentality makes lifelong criminals.

[@sh.a.3333]

He's a teenager but is more mature than most adults. Respect

[@KrisHarrisnNeti]

He's a credit to how his parents raised him

[@Michael-pl9lw]

@@KrisHarrisnNeti 100%

[@VesperAegis]

Very Trumpian "might makes right" and "cheat to win or get back at your enemy no matter what" immoral behavior going on here. Wondering who the parents of the teenager in blue voted for. Don't need to tell me.

[@shadypielover]

Teenagers and young kids are generally more forgiving and less worried about things than adults.

[@kiddomadeit8634]

That’s. A sus statement to refer to a minor as “more mature” go put that on a the opposite gender see where that gets u. Y’all got chill

[@TMGettingMoney]

What a humble kid. He still doesn’t wish anything bad on the kid who assaulted him or his family. But that kid needs to most definitely be held accountable, and a one year suspension is a slap on the wrist.

[@teame4e]

This kid is beyond mature. I am not sure I would be that calm when I was that age. Good going, kid. Stay above the fray.

[@007nyc]

His momma off a perc 😂

[@ryandavis2464]

Why would you chew gum during an interview

[@Thanoswasright_]

@@ryandavis2464 so your breath is good ig

[@whosaidiwantedahandle]

I would be demanding the death penalty

[@swishswashsmack]

That age? Anyone that gets sucker punched like that wouldn't be calm regardless of age

[@FishDrinkLightGreen]

I've been a wrestler for 12 years now and I've never seen someone do something so unsportsmanlike. Cooper took that very well and I wish him well in his future wrestling career.

[@insaneyogurt4993]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ Did you do something wrong and now you spam this stupid stuff on KZbin comments?

[@reallymysterious4520]

Shame on Hafid Alicea and his parents for what a poor job they did raising their son. And cheers to Cooper Corder and his parents for showing class and restraint

[@RevolvingCoke]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ y’all are annoying

[@erhweras5067]

I am sorry you wrestled for 12 years.

[@tentacion2500]

​@@erhweras5067 why are you sorry that mf sounds dope, don't you dare down a man for being a man, go to the gym you bum.

[@accuser_of_the_brethren7816]

That kid put everything he had into that punch. I don't think he could even grasp the severity of injury he could have caused had he hit him in the throat or temple but 1 year is extremely light considering the disgusting sportsmanship involved. Especially since he was trying to shake his hand and he sucker punched him. That's about the lowest of the low right there.

[@realest_shirts]

i saw it on Twitter.. where such things are commonplace.

[@Fiona2254]

People have died from one punch because they fell and hit their head on the ground. The boy should be banned from ever wrestling.

[@accuser_of_the_brethren7816]

@@Fiona2254 precisely. It reminded me of an interview on LAD TV or somewhere that I listened to of some younger guy punching another guy over a nightclub fight or something trivial and the kid hit his head off the ground and died. The guy had to serve like 5 to 10 years just for one punch and hearing the kid that passed aways family mourning him was awful and it messed the guy up listening to them in court. What made it so scary was just like this instance, it was a sucker punch so they were relaxed and not ready for it.

[@kbob9625]

He’s lucky the kid didn’t hit his head on the mat. All it takes is one punch.

[@GunnyO326]

Don't worry, there's bound to be civil litigation following behind. As anyone knows, civil litigation for assaults, even minor assaults resulting in minor injuries, will often lead to 5 figure, sometimes even 6 figure, judgements and legal fees. Somehow I doubt the family of the high school kid is loaded and perhaps the gravity of the situation might set in as his entire family are financially destroyed for years, perhaps decades.

[@joeferguson4488]

I'm so sorry this happened to you. I've used this video to show my three boys, do not let your guard down ever. Much love from canada.

[@UseADamnCoaster]

As a former wrestler this pisses me off. Never seen such an incredible display of disrespect and poor sportsmanship. Cooper, you've got way more restraint than I would have had... Good on you. 💯

[@urineidiot9777]

It’s the tik tok generation that’s to blame.

[@thunderkatz4219]

@@urineidiot9777I mean I do martial arts and it’s taught me a lot especially it situation like these

[@pandadoublexl]

@@urineidiot9777boomer moment

[@noth9617]

Suspend him for a year? So he can come back bigger and stronger with more testosterone and do it all over again? This should have been an immediate expulsion. Totally unprovoked. This man is dangerous.

[@shponglechunch]

​​@@urineidiot9777and I wonder which generation raised them...

[@firerosenight6937]

Decking the guy who beat you is just embarrassing. That guy should be charged. Actions have consequences.

[@benjurqunov]

He got suspended. What more do you want ???

[@chadrourke6920]

@@benjurqunov Charges. He already said that.

[@jeffreybuchholz9869]

He is stating charged legally. I agree.

[@kirklagasse213]

@@benjurqunov suspended for a year from wrestling? big deal, the kid needs to be charged with assault.

[@kylephipps1078]

@@benjurqunov charged with assault. He committed a crime, he should be punished as such.

[@RGMDG]

What a class act. This kid is already way more mature than most adults I know.

[@richardwulf1382]

except for the other kid😅

[@coreywilliam8474]

@@richardwulf1382 well that’s your average pussy

[@TowGunner]

You need to find a better class of adults

[@ChrisMcGuire-x7v]

His mother on the other hand needs to grow up a bit and realize boys will be boys.

[@phanties]

He has to be. Being a white kid is like wearing a social weight vest right now. The rest are on social crutches.

[@JOSHUARODRIGUEZ-rs6zg]

Permanently suspend him & jail time

[@thehomiejayomni]

The kid who was punched is the epitome of class and sportsmanship and reflects an excellent upbringing.

[@johnlandry7775]

​@@carlosrojas01 lol yes.. waiting for the cry baby rage baiting from some pos that hates it here but refuses to go back to their shithole country 😢😢

[@nineteen96]

big facts

[@robertphillips9014]

​@@carlosrojas01 you're funny.

[@firsargentum5920]

Except for the hair. What's going on with that?

[@lexingtonconcord8751]

​@@carlosrojas01 Do you need a tissue to wipe your eyes with 👍🏻

[@yb3604]

The wrestler who got punched spoke with so much compassion and decency I adore the behaviors he displayed

[@krisbailey8537]

Bro was very well composed during the whole thing. During and afterwards. Good parents fr

[@AngeloR674]

Disagree!!! He spoke like he can’t defend himself!! And just accepts someone hitting him!!! Unacceptable!!

[@krisbailey8537]

@@AngeloR674 he already beat him in the match. What else does he have to prove?

[@pickleddolphinmeatwithhors677]

​@@AngeloR674you braindead?

[@stinkynacho2362]

@@AngeloR674It’s always helpful to consider a different point of view! I believe you are wrong, but I can’t say that I wouldn’t have punched him back. The kid isn’t wrong here, though. He probably did a better job of keeping his future in mind, as he likely would have been suspended also (which I completely would disagree with that decision, but usually geniuses aren’t involved with school functions so it’s likely he would have been).

[@johnberan1906]

You are a great sportsman and Gentleman. You shouldn't be embarrassed for being Sucker punched, he should be embarrassed for his cowardly inappropriate behavior. Shame on Oak Park Police for not charging a clear Battery in their town at their H.S.

[@phillipadams4691]

They must have chosen not to file charges. I think that the victim has to press charges for this type of crime. In some states, I know that police can press charges without victim's consent for certain crimes. That must not be the case here.

[@replynotificationsdisabled]

@@phillipadams4691 mutual combat? Haha.

[@rinugeorge8024]

@@josephmessina3587 That about explains everything

[@StopCopiesMes]

That future astronaut dindu nuffin

[@tomogden2432]

@@StopCopiesMes - you know he was a white kid, right, dipsh*t?

[@sk2790]

should be banned from all sports activities and charged for assault. felony.

[@touvang9923]

This kid is ages ahead of most adults in the way he conducts himself. He’s going to go far in life. Wish him the very best.

[@billyb4790]

In a society of adult children, kids have to be mature.

[@jonesjermaine4387]

He forgot the first rule of wrestling. Protect yourself at all times.

[@kalwallingford7039]

this werid femboy story is propaganda

[@rayvega3163]

​@@kalwallingford7039 What the hell are you on about?

[@Ratking_Actual]

@@jonesjermaine4387 Protect yourself at all times is not something that's said in wrestling or any grappling match 🤣 It was in no way the kid's fault that he got suckerpunched, he walked in for a handshake which is normal after a match and the petty loser suckerpunched him. The ''fight'' was over.

[@cleosmom7]

The parents of that wrestler should be ASHAMED. This young man shows what its like to really be a champion.

[@HashiAkitaPuppy]

Those people have no shame, only hatred for white people.

[@brandonmay6287]

How do you know they aren’t really good parents and the kid is just a twat. Obviously they are going to be ashamed

[@charaznable8072]

I hope his parents are, but sometimes a problem child is just a problem child don't speak on what you don't know.

[@smartass6071]

@@charaznable8072 Exactly, His parents may have done everything right. Even good kids make mistakes. The good thing is he is being punished instead of let off like so many others.

[@RhumpleOriginal]

What parents?

[@AFAskygoddess]

This young man is a shining example of what you get when you have mature parents who actually make an effort to raise and nurture their children, not just feed, clothe and house them.

[@bluechex7881]

This kid is typical European. The other kid is typical diversity.

[@princessmarlena1359]

@@taxicamel słfu

[@moorefacts6605]

@@taxicamel Events like this are a test of character. So our responses are answers on how we want our children to grow as adults. It is a significant video post. Now check out the responses.

[@seekeroftheway]

@@taxicamel This just goes to show how America is decaying, this kind of thing was never normal even 10 years ago… And you’re trying to say it’s an everyday thing…

[@YDvette]

Facts

[@cosplayeranime]

Had it been the other way around, the son would be rotting in prison for "hate crime"

[@EastOfEden96]

Imagine trying to sucker punch someone you just lost a fight to 😭😭 brother, you are going to lose again

[@tuchesampho2047]

Trying to? Bro did a leaping hook straight to his face😂

[@EastOfEden96]

@@tuchesampho2047 yeah, in a scenario where it was definitely not expected or permitted. The kid that took the punch could have beat his ass if he wanted to

[@tuchesampho2047]

@Peslak definitely only I'd he saw it coming cos that hook put I'm out,but if he was to recover and they had a round two with stand up that other kid would of got f up

[@R8Kaix]

Wrestling isn’t a fight

[@EastOfEden96]

@@R8Kaix wrestling is one of the oldest forms of combat sport. You are very uninformed about that one

[@nathanbrady8529]

Should have pressed charges. Imagine the adult that kid is going to grow into.

[@madolynjoy]

agreed. he’s gotta learn to take responsibility or else he’ll grow into a vile human.

[@Jagger-Tyr_13]

Probably learned it from his dad. Violent kids re almost always from households with overbearing dads with short tempers.

[@McHatch]

HUH? Bro they're kids. I got tripped up and punched in the forehead multiple times in a fight as a kid and my parents would have never thought to press charges. Banning him from competing and maybe some disciplinary action at his school is enough. Y'all gotta chill. I punched a kid in the face and he had a black eye for weeks. My parents disciplined me and the other kids parents just talked to me for a bit about why and we all moved on. Hell, I was even friends with him in the later years of HS. I get it if it's something that starts happening more than once maybe but some one off punch of a kid doesn't need assault charges.

[@McHatch]

​@@Tyborz 16-18 is still a child hello??? There's no difference. Whether he competes at a high level or not has nothing to do with the conversation. Pressing charges against a child over a one off punch in ridiculous. How soft are you people nowadays. Don't get me wrong he should be disciplined but involving police for charges is too far.

[@lilautistico1635]

@@McHatchThat’s what I’m saying 😭he’s just a kid with some anger issues all he was punch a kid once 💀why these mfs acting like he killed someone. There’s no way people just said it’s up to the prosecutor to indict him like the people in the comments need to go to jail for being this wild they more hateful then the kid himself

[@michelebriere9569]

Congrats to the parents for raising such a kind-hearted son.

[@Bigjuggs64]

Its all act dummy

[@michelebriere9569]

@@Bigjuggs64 perhaps a remedial English class? "It's all an act, dummy."

[@Bigjuggs64]

@@michelebriere9569 How about, I came inside your mummy, dummy.

[@worldsdumbesttrumpturd....3143]

Probably Trump supporters

[@Ashley._17.]

​@@Bigjuggs64 🤡

[@brody6392]

The fact that he didn’t try to get him back shows a lot of maturity and class

[@Braggdad212]

Especially him being the elite level they are talking about and tech falling your opponent since Thats basically a mercy rule.

[@fornhunkle]

​@@Braggdad212.lmao dude got dominated on the mat and then booted off of it for a year. Sounds like a winner.. I'd say his dad would be proud but I don't think Terry is actually his dad

[@bobross7473]

@@Braggdad212 lmao if the kid goes around tech-ing everyone thinking he’s the shit he’s gonna get humbled some day. obviously this wasn’t the right way for him to learn that lesson, but it’s gotta happen one way or the other

[@Braggdad212]

@ if you go around teching literally everyone, nobody is gonna “humble” you 🤡. If dude thought he was the shit he already had his opportunity to embarrass and hurt his opponent. Stick to JVs

[@bijk1911]

I was a pretty bad wrestler in high school and lost just about every match but never would I consider punching my opponent. Sportsmanship is very important to learn at a young age as well as mastering your emotions

[@DrevenSP]

I never won a single wrestling match so it makes me feel alot at ease to know im not the only one

[@bijk1911]

@@DrevenSP yeah dude don't feel bad about it. Tbh I was there to learn wrestling moves/takedowns, and get fit from the very intense fitness training, not to win matches lol

[@kiilee5963]

@@bijk1911 I respect you for saying this. Knowing that you shouldn't focus and care too much about winning a match but rather focus on yourself and your health shows you have a great mindset!

[@mylesleggette7520]

I went 3-32 my Freshmen year. Totally worth it though, wrestling was one of the highlights of my highschool years.

[@rsmac11]

Seconded. I was 'the worlds most okayest wrestler' in high school. To be honest, it was just a way to stay in shape for football. Still, no part of me ever considered doing something like this. It's not even like things got heated on the mat and the parties escalated beyond the rules. If you sucker punch someone after the match (particularly after you've lost the match) you end up looking weaker - not stronger. You end up looking like a petulant child.

[@GodLovesComics]

This kid is a saint. That wasn't some slap or grazing punch. That was a vicious cheapshot from a kid who should never be allowed to compete again. Absolutely despicable.

[@newmankidman5763]

God Loves Comics, you forgot a "be".

[@cathyheston3029]

'NEVER' is the key word!!!

[@deletedaccount175]

@@newmankidman5763 you don't understand the use of that expression and I think you should stay away from metaphors and idioms for the rest of our sakes

[@FireBladeRR-RSP]

@@newmankidman5763 another one of you loser grammar police!! It’s a freaking KZbin comment GET A LIFE!!!!

[@newmankidman5763]

@@deletedaccount175, what are you talking about? God loves comics said in their comment "should never allowed", and so I said that they forgot a "be", as in "should never be allowed"

[@daweller]

What makes this especially reprehensible is that he did it during what was supposed to be a handshake. That loser should be banned for life.

[@samgibson684]

100% agree

[@samgibson684]

Plus a free shot in the face....

[@IchDuForeverExplorering]

He will get what he deserves

[@humility-righteous-giving]

i disagree, i would rather he gets tied down and whipped in public till his tush and back becomes one big welt were sitting and laying down is a very painful ordeal, and after he heals he is welcome right back!!! but since that won't happen i agree with you

[@OneBDennis]

Banned for life? A teenager…cognitively teens have not developed foresight. A suspension yes, consequences yes, but banned for life? Nah.

[@billucf96]

Lifetime ban from the sport for the kid who punched him.

[@nacoran]

I'm sorry, but a year suspension for that? That should be a lifetime ban. And that's before criminal charges.

[@dylanb2086]

Yes - definitely needs to spend time in Juvenile hall

[@theredninja2953]

@@dylanb2086that’s bullshit, that could of been out of rage. Filing charges at that young of an age will fuck up his life and opportunities. When he matures he will see the stupidity. That’s very minor to get a criminal charge. I’ve known people who get those for bringing weapons to school or bringing thc vapes.

[@jcmcgee1573]

@@theredninja2953 tell it to the judge lol. Oh sorry your honor i was upset that i suck at wrestling thats why i punched him. Plus your record gets exonerated when you turn 18 so its fine anyway.

[@HibsMax]

@@theredninja2953 - so if the sucker punch is "out of rage" it's OK? C'mon, you know that's not right. "When he matures he will see the stupidity" -- the time for maturing is NOW, not when he's an old man reflecting on his life or after he's assaulted many more people. If he's like this in a tournament, what's he like elsewhere?

[@FatNutzz]

Man this is some horse shit I got headbutted after a match just 3 years ago that shit wasn’t on the news and the dude got suspended for 2 meets

[@cmclaren7]

Thank you for filing a report. Too often victims of violent crime are talked into just letting it go. That allows the perpetrator to believe they can get away with the behavior and victimize others. This person needs to be held accountable.

[@smellypatel5272]

The problem is that prosecutors are not prosecuting enough. They make plea deals and let these criminals off without much punishment

[@AJXOXO-vz1pn]

The student that punched Cooper still hasn’t apologized.

[@mrseaweed5587]

right, violence should not be tolerated. just expell and sue the perp.

[@JohnDoe-dq3hi]

@@mrseaweed5587 agreed

[@AC-LING666]

He didnt hit him because he lossed , it was because of the Boys hair

[@johnfd0210]

Fine young man, raised by an excellent mother. I am glad they pressed charges.

[@Jim-pq9pm]

Indeed. The kid who hit him is underage, so his record will go away, and he will have learned a lesson

[@andyanderson6958]

He shows what it is like when you are raised by caring parents who show you right from wrong unlike Mr. suckerpunch, he and his family should be ashamed. He should never be allowed to wrestle in high school again!!

[@LP-bt4jk]

@@andyanderson6958 the other kid is raised by a good family also, but that isn’t always enough. You see it with our youth from all different type of races try to act like ghetto Ch#!mpz 💩💩💩

[@patrick4662]

next time mom tell him to spit out his gum before he does a tv interview.

[@adambane1719]

@@patrick4662 oK bOOMER q

[@ryana17]

This young man is probably decades younger than me, and I look UP to him. He handled this unfortunate eventwith a high level of maturity. I salute you young man! Your mom is proud

[@phoenixaries3147]

@@YtboyFitz 🤣🤣cope & seethe ya fucking weenie. That's a lie. You know it's a lie. And it's pathetic that you are on every single comment spamming the same lame ass garbage. It happens every single time a black kid lashes out at a white kid. And it becomes less & less believable, every, single, time. The loser lost, got butt-hurt, then attacked the winner, because he is a sore loser. End of story. Stop trying to turn every little fucking thing into a "racially motivated" situation. And cut your fucking hair, you look like one of those 'Island Boiz' rapping about "da bird Dat is da bald eagle!"

[@4gautoworld]

Glazing crazy

[@BabyGunner123]

@@4gautoworld glazing is crazy -🤓

[@ignatiusjackson235]

​@@YtboyFitzWhere are you getting this? Are you more familiar to the situation than the rest of us?

[@SilvaArmour3000]

@@YtboyFitz source?

[@tampa8136]

The kid who threw the punch should be banned PERMANENTLY from participating in ANY school - sponsored sporting events in Illinois

[@ddobrien1]

Nationwide life ban!

[@TshepoKotelo]

He should be in prison for assault

[@Uxas96]

okay.. he made a mistake. a grand one at that but y'all being too excessive. 1 yr ban and a police report + fine is enough

[@user-gg1gb8pr9djrkscbsnotabot]

@@Uxas96hope he dates your daughter/sister and treats her like he treats the boys he loses to.

[@uberhuber7903]

@@user-gg1gb8pr9djrkscbsnotabot lol what an absolutely unhinged youtube comment. "A kid punched a kid, so I hope he does horrible vague things to your daughter?" What a looney toon haha

[@gastis4689]

i hate that schools say that any type of violence is "bullying" this isn't bullying this is assault, and it's a crime, tf is wrong with this world man :(

[@skysouth]

yeah its crazy how untill 18 its no big deal but then once you are 18 its 8 years prison for this shit

[@lukeypukey9843]

@@skysouthreal

[@LesHaskell]

It IS bullying. Bullying is basically a criminal mindset and lifestyle. It is made up of criminal attitudes and activity, and it definitely includes all forms of assault.

[@WorldWide-q8v]

To answer your question - Marxism.

[@jakemayer2455]

Everybody is becoming snowflakes

[@Laughy-Flaaffy]

Cooper, you’re a cool guy man. The way you spoke kindly about that jerk at the end is very gentlemanlike and upright. Never lose your heart, you have a good one.

[@Luisj5224]

Jealous is a hell of a drug.

[@theredninja2953]

I don’t think he was jealous, he was mad. So “Rage can be a hell of a drug.”

[@nicholasjeremy56]

@theredninja2953, He was definitely Jealous and Mad.

[@Shmancyfancy536]

@@theredninja2953 I agree. People like that are dangerous. i feel bad for his future wife

[@serenegenerally]

Couldn’t it be both jealousy AND rage? Because usually they work together

[@Richard-l1k5m]

"Jealousy" 2:23 dumbass. Not jealous you fucking idiot.

[@gurnblanstein9816]

He should be suspended from wrestling for at least a year, if not for the rest of his time in school and criminal charges filed against him. This is just beyond belief. The school should not tolerate this in any shape or form!

[@rileythedog8056]

Bro what? 🤡@kryzenzlol

[@gurnblanstein9816]

@kryzenzlol nope, don't have a son.

[@michaels_madness]

You get bullied, huh 🤡 ​@kryzenzlol

[@douglassgarvey653]

I agree. That was a coward move and he should be punished accordingly.

[@Allo_oo]

I feel like, if you’re talking about the person who punched him, the punishments are necessary. It may seem a bit over the top, however it was to be expected. You shouldn’t do something like that and expect minimum consequence.

[@Mobus_]

Never let them off. Always press charges. Let them know that there are consequences for your actions. Too many escape punishment as it is.

[@2pugman]

He got his ass kicked by this kid and couldn't deal with the loss. Typical.

[@rickhart6631]

Absolutely, press as far as possible. Don't stop.

[@grandgojira5485]

But he did nothing wrong

[@rickhart6631]

@@grandgojira5485 were saying press charges against the kid that sucker punched him. Push as far as possible. The only way, 20% of people learn.

[@grandgojira5485]

@@rickhart6631 that's what I meant. Getting hit is just an ordinary part of it. That's like shooting a lion at the zoo for roaring

[@ShovelShovel]

low impulse control, you know....

[@deutschjoe2]

Wow, what a level headed kid. Thank you to his parents and to him 👏

[@godbyone]

Look like a elbow. To face not punch

[@kylemeridith9611]

@@godbyone it was 100% a fist that connected. and why does that matter? jesus is fake.

[@praetorxian]

Lifetime ban to his opponent. What a gutless pos.

[@cwalk43120]

@@godbyone what does that have to do with this comment..?

[@_the_rizzler]

​@@kylemeridith9611 Why exactly did you have to bring faith into this? I was agreeing with you until you said Jesus is fake, which is objectively incorrect. Jesus of Nazareth was a real man. The question isn't about his existence. The question is about his legitimacy

[@SandiByrd]

It's a real testament to the power of good parenting when a kid says that a punishment should "clear someone's head and make them act right". Wow. Applause to this young gentleman for keeping his cool and being humble too.

[@stevemetz1188]

He learned the violence from his mom

[@SandiByrd]

@@stevemetz1188 er - I was talking about the victim?

[@HerePiggyPiggy]

Awe - what a pussybaby......Keep your hands up.

[@PWEmulator-ul7ef]

@@HerePiggyPiggy Internet and all.

[@goaskmymom1350]

​@@FirstLast-hs4gw You've posted one of the best articulated comments I've ever had the pleasure of reading! Don't fret with the jackass's comment below. He's still trying to understand what you wrote.

[@anthonyvalli2455]

What a special kid. Wow. This kid took the darkest side of poor sportsmanship with more grace than most can imagine. Future champion.

[@alanhelton]

What do you mean he’s already a two times state champion!

[@E-A-Z-Y]

@@peaceonearth351 why even comment this 😂 such a dipshit

[@dudefrombelgium]

I can't even handle people ripping on my race and religion. Oh well lol

[@anthonyvalli2455]

@@alanhelton Exactly!!

[@davidd6003]

He'll be robbing his local 711 and cutting catalic converters a few years after this probly on meth too 😂

[@bobm1394]

Why didn't the officials call the police? Great message sent to all the boys that were there (or even heard about it). Pretty shabby adulting. Shame.

[@dallased78]

I was a wrestler in HS and this kind of behavior is shameful. I'm surprised he didn't get a lifetime ban. I've never seen a sucker punch like that after or during a match, but Cooper's mom should be very proud, she raised a very respectful and mature young man.

[@OldBenKenobi2318]

No offense but I don’t think you have to be a wrestler to see this as shameful

[@flubby1982]

@@OldBenKenobi2318 I wrestled and you need to understand that when you do physical stuff like this with people there is a sense of trust that you are not trying to hurt them. Its 100% critical to the sport of wrestling because there are many, many times when it is very easy to break that trust if you want a win. And sometimes breaking that trust can hurt people real bad if you want. This is a fundamental thing you learn when you wrestle. When you break that trust you will never wrestle again. Believe me. This kid, to say the other kid should not be banned, is huge. I would never, ever wrestle a kid that did this.

[@bvbxiong5791]

came here to say the same thing. that kid needs to NEVER set foot on a mat again. he can fuck off forever.

[@OldBenKenobi2318]

@@flubby1982You don’t need to be a wrestler to realize that a kid just sucker punching people is shameful. I never once said that kid shouldn’t be banned. I just said you don’t need to be a wrestler to understand what the kid did was not good. Sucker punching people for no reason other than you are a sore loser is shameful in every sport and every party of life.

[@quokka_11]

I checked for this comment before writing it myself. 👍🏼

[@alyx4436]

It is quite scary how many people think a punch is almost harmless or sometimes even worse. I saw an interview with a convicted murderer who was suprised that hitting a man with a baseball bat in the head killed him. Lack of education and ignorance is sometimes the scariest thing in this world. This kids coach has a new lesson to teach, if not his parents should teach it.

[@rhamm813]

You are a psycho path

[@troygilbert69]

that’s cool but you’re saying that a punch can be deadly but your evidence is that a baseball bat can kill someone

[@alyx4436]

@@troygilbert69 actually I am saying that people do not realise how fragile the human body and life in general is.

[@PerfectSense77]

The baseball bat guy was probably lying to save face.

[@DrWiki-wt6tt]

@@alyx4436 I think you should have used a better example. Yes, getting hit in the head can sometimes be fatal but getting hit in the head with a baseball bat is an obvious murder attempt. Of course he's dead. The murderer either have a brain the size of an amoeba, or he's simply lying.

[@jhw6102]

This kid is a class act and mature well beyond his 14yrs !

[@kiddomadeit8634]

YOU’RE SICK

[@chaseodom6040]

wait 14 YEARS? wow he carried himself like a college student. that’s some rly good parenting

[@MaskedMazter]

It's just some privileged white kid looking at a script

[@Quinners08]

@@chaseodom6040 I don't think college students are as mature as you think 😂

[@ColGesso]

That’s just part of his culture. Just like the other kid’s actions are redolent of his own culture.

[@Thedudenurse]

Damn that kid has my deepest respect. He has shown more maturity than most adults and certainly more than other kids his age...that is what good parenting does!!!

[@AC-LING666]

He didnt hit him because he lossed , it was because of the Boys hair

[@autopilot6942]

@@AC-LING666 uhhh na, I don’t think it was his hair, probably his loss.

[@guysumpthin2974]

Should be arrested

[@guysumpthin2974]

They better sue

[@jonesjermaine4387]

He forgot the first rule of wrestling. Protect yourself at all times.

[@karenlobosco9646]

That kid will never believe he did anything wrong. He lost and took it out on you. In his mind, you deserved it. Sad, really. He needs to be barred.

[@user-wg3wj6ur9z]

He needs a criminal record so colleges won’t let him in.

[@michaeltylerstewart]

Joggers need to stick to jogging

[@LofiQueen444]

@@user-wg3wj6ur9z damn yall act like people dont have emotions and react negatively sometimes.....

[@HyBourn_IwillnotComply]

@@LofiQueen444 Thats the purpose of sports and really what we call to "mature or grow-up"...taking control of the only thing that any individual can only control "YOURSELF"...

[@Great-Dao-of-Elegance]

​@@LofiQueen444 Reacting negatively ? This is beyond negative, this is straight up petty disgusting lowlife behavior and you're tryna excuse him ? I hope you never have a child or if you do have one, I hope they don't ever listen to your dumbass.

[@torpilo]

Suspended? And just for 1 year? So how many do you have to kill for a permanent ban?

[@kb5509]

Probably more than 0.

[@dr.loomis4221]

I think you're confused...this kid didn't die

[@torpilo]

@@dr.loomis4221 Not at all. It seems to me that you have to murder someone to get banned from this USA Wrestling organization. Bu who knows, maybe not even then.

[@andrewambriz6784]

All he got was a "time out" for a year!? No wonder people keep doing dumb sh!t

[@wordman3624]

I think real justice would be dragging that kid out back and letting the victim knock his teeth out.

[@masterspin7796]

It's not over...

[@austinconrow9377]

@@ghostmanscores1666tf are u on about

[@joshuabrown3525]

Remember, if you don't have constant training, you will get weaker. Plus, with the police investigating the incident, I do not think he's going to get off scot-free.

[@masterspin7796]

@@ghostmanscores1666 It's pretty hard not to lean that direction especially after that basketball chick hit the white girl...

[@vincentmcgettigan7948]

He's a good kid. A really good kid. I wish him the very best in his life and wrestling career.

[@dondeloli7252]

Lol, When I 1st read I thought you're Speaking for the kid's mother the one who punched. He's a great kid hes never done nothing like this before. But seriously the kids showed great maturity and I hope he gets him in the street one day lol.

[@backagain5216]

That sucker puncher is a loser on his way to a very short life. He’s lashed out before end he will do it to the wrong person. No pity when it happens.

[@mommyissue]

​@@dondeloli7252haha yes 😂

[@janeblogs324]

The least the news could've done is name and shame the kid with a full size mugshot

[@klembokable]

Lol he dindu nuffin

[@slimrock]

Being around wrestlers at HS and collegiate level, this kid is looking like a star. I am impressed by his character, his obvious intelligence and the training that shows and flags his commitment.

[@Knaggs5758]

Should be a permanent suspension as long as the perp is in high school. The victim of this shameful act and his family should absolutely file charges.

[@rickovsky980]

This young man is going places. People would do best to take notes from what he is giving back. Very respectable.

[@ericalawson631]

to be fair the other guy is probably going places too, county jail, maybe later a federal prison eventually with his attitude

[@johnx140]

Hope the other guy faces justice. Why is victimhood being celebrated on this comment section? Why is being calm in a situation that justifies anger being celebrated?

[@majorronaldmandell7835]

@@ericalawson631 : I certainly agree!

[@majorronaldmandell7835]

@@ericalawson631: Yes! He definitely needs about eight months in county jail!

[@Druskibruu]

​@@johnx140 Because the world is ran by the ultimate ((victims)).

[@MatMcB]

What a legend, when a highschool kid shows this much grace in the midst of a media flurry, you know he's going to be a solid person.

[@paulrichards6894]

he should be prosecuted surely

[@thunderking8925]

30 second clip detects a person's life... You people are batty.

[@Jagger02]

He's already a solid person 🙌🏾

[@ianswift3521]

yup. Reminds me of Kyle Rittenhouse and Nicholas Sandmann.

[@ianswift3521]

glad these heroes in the zoomer generation exist.

[@mattmartin8336]

Press charges. This kid who assaulted your son believes violence is OK. He needs to be taught a lesson. Being suspended from wrestling is the beginning but he must be punished so he never does that again. If I was that boys parents I would be ashamed. You’re a great mother keep up the good work.

[@pursaveer9027]

Yes, his parents should be ashamed. And they should have made him publicly apologize for what he did, and made him do some good deeds to atone for his cowardly display. If they didn't, maybe it's his upbringing that made him such a poor sport.

[@CarpeNoctem135]

The school will protect him I promise you that

[@emilyreads5207]

Since he's a minor- they can file a police report but it's up to the state's attorney to decide if they will press charges. I'm a teacher, btw.

[@calebtvog]

@@emilyreads5207yeah they should just get him back on their own, justice system sucks, handle it how you feel you need to

[@annpachini2155]

He should be suspended indefinitely. He should never be allowed to participate in any sports again

[@WaqieLabeliWabogan-go3ee]

why suspend that animal, should be bloody ban from competition ever...... period.....!!!

[@anthonyk9431]

What a stand-up kid. What an example. Great job, mom and dad. It starts in the home.

[@sheffieldzamo7444]

Cultural chalk and cheese on full display.

[@Ser_Arthur_Dayne]

As a Senior in HS, I got punched less than 10 seconds into my first match of the season, at a Christmas Tournment. The dude was much bigger than me, and as soon as we started he plowed straight into me and we went out of bounds... next thing you know, he's throwing a haymaker at me - I had pretty good reflexes and quickness back then, and I managed to turn my head and take it on the headgear... it sounded like a grenade going off... I was just shocked... entire gym stopped at stared and before I could even say out loud, "Did that dude just freaking deck me??!" and take a step towards him, my coaches were on me in an instant, "DONT DO IT!!!" and the ref immediately manhandled the guy and threw him out. Later I heard they had to call the cops, he was tearing up a locker room. Some people have issues lol.

[@GamblingAdvocate]

That guy sounds like the average drug user

[@dakotathacker3821]

Roid rage is a thing and teens are the LAST group that needs to be screwing around with their hormones.

[@themeking5509]

Well damn, glad the cops got involved, that dude needs to be restrained honestly.

[@jenniferd264]

Wow! I’m so sorry you were put through that!

[@elliotcounasse]

@@dakotathacker3821one time i got bit during a match and i think he got suspended, u could see the mouth print on it and i was mostly shocked, i was speechless 😂

[@patrickmoan4086]

Cooper, the manner in which you speak about what happens suggests you're not only a fine wrestler, but a fine leader. Your parents raised you well. I wrestled growing up in central PA, and can assure you that's not going to happen again. It's was bizarre to see the punch, and I'm so glad he did no damage, as it was a serious, unexpected, dirty, sucker punch. Best to you, your family, your team and your community.

[@xxmarcellxx]

well said

[@USBMEDICMalcolmScole]

nice one .

[@jking0.o121]

Cooper was definitely raised well, & has the self confidence & discipline to do the right thing even when taking a huge cheap shot. I hope the opponent was banned for life.

[@gameazoed6735]

bro bro no he isn't he got hit and balled up

[@blake_lively_matters6553]

What does It's was mean? Isn't that "it is was"? That makes no sense. You sound like a Mongoloid.

[@seanwalters1977]

Two kids on complete opposite ends of morality

[@trauma4465]

Man that kid is very well spoken and forgiving.

[@GisherJohn24]

Yup. He's a good soul. Good mom too

[@Danny_Transition_Patrol]

He should be suspended indefinitely, and charged with assault.

[@deeroberts9113]

Life time ban

[@DanielThomason-t4x]

expell

[@DOSS52]

The high-school I went to would have both people in trouble even if the other person didn't do anything... america sucks

[@la_old_salt2241]

Lifetime ban and charged with battery, not assault.

[@CaptainHindsight-xt9yd]

@@DOSS52not if it was filmed. And if they did they would have to back pedal as soon as it went viral.

[@kayeninetwo3585]

What a poised and mature young man. If he can maintain that perspective throughout his life, I believe he will go far. He's a champion in more ways than one.

[@FaQueue]

@@jckhammer wouldn’t say weak, but his maturity will definitely not be acknowledged by our mindless society today. Thankfully many people have already seen how well-composed this man is

[@mra9156]

He’s a champion wrestler that balled up when he got punched , this just proves mentally strong is just as important as physical, imagine balling up in the streets ?

[@cadebayerl8117]

@@mra9156 Why does that matter, this kid wasn’t in the streets

[@whitedom2041]

he 14 bruh he aint a man hes a little boy

[@rickroll32]

@@mra9156 you can’t plan a reaction when you get sucker punched. Bruh if that was my kid I don’t care about any charge I’m getting that kid in the blue is eating a knee and I’m cracking his skull. No more wrestling for little pee wee. Btw you’d be the first to ball up and call for mommy pus

[@jmw3581]

Not just poor sportsmanship it is the act of a coward.

[@sowsow6677]

Absolutely disgusting. Please press full charges and put the scumbag who punched him behind bars.

[@trevorlahey6073]

You have down syndrome. A kid behind bars because he punched a fucking nerd? Fuck off Nancy drew. Guess half the high school kids in America are scumbag criminals you asshat industrial cock pleaser

[@peterfitzpatrick7032]

Agree 100%...

[@joerockhead9233]

Send him straight to the juvenile delinquency center. People like this don't belong in our society

[@minealsomine9663]

How about just kicking the shit out of the guy for hitting him, why does everything have to involve the fucking donut eaters

[@landonbollier6879]

they the same age no one’s gonna get locked up

[@ggilreath02161964]

We could all take a lesson from this young man. I certainly can see why his mother is so proud of him. I don’t know this young man and I’m proud of him! Good parenting starts at home and this is the result.

[@drexlspivey3047]

Oh please. You've seen the Maga crowd. Millions of incredibly gullible idiots, those people are incapable of raising good kids. It's over man, get used to it.

[@boataxe4605]

Not fighting back when someone sucker punches you is a lesson that my son would never be taught.

[@robertbigler7743]

Well said Greg!

[@boataxe4605]

@BlackLivesMatter If the Ukrainians had just let the Russians invade without fighting back would that be “Showing control”? Would the French “Show control” and just let the Germans invade without a fight? Oh wait, they did. It’s heroic to fight to protect your country but barbaric to fight to protect yourself? To me it’s the same thing only on a personal level.

[@Ziegfried82]

@@boataxe4605 yep, wrong lesson to learn. But the truth is the kid got knocked silly by that cheap shot, he wasn't balling up by choice it was by instinct. I think the kid just wanted to retain some dignity from that situation when he got laid flat by that sucker punch..it was a hell of a punch. Really not something to expect after a wrestling match that's for sure!

[@tomsawyer2338]

Back in my day, the puncher would have been permanently banned from the team.

[@jimdoe3288]

Back in the day when we could get F's lol. Nobody gets a F now

[@MikeL-FL]

Back in the day a teammate would have grab him in a rear naked choke and choked him out.

[@lloydlego6088]

I got sucker punched like that in middle school. because we were doing wrestling, something the scrawny kid I was never wanted to do, at some point while grappling I bumped him in the chin with my elbow. Not even enough to leave a bruise. After class kid walks up to me and punches me in the face. I tell the coach and we get the same punishment. Makes me wish I punched him back. This was back in 1977. I did my time scraping gum with the delinquent who punched me.

[@southernbreeze3278]

his own coach would have banned him not the organizing group

[@fignewtoneater]

back in my day the guy would shrug it off, looks like the kid is doing fine. kids are too soft nowadays.

[@fortheglory903]

Only a year of suspension??? I could only imagine how I would feel if this were my son not doing anything wrong, just trying to shake the hand of his opponent and then BAM.. he gets punched in the face because the other kid can’t take a loss. He clearly has a habit of getting away with bad behavior to be so BOLD to do this in a room of not only children, but adults as well. He simply just doesn’t care. A more serious action needs to be taken in order for him to learn his lesson. Props to the young man for being so mature. His family is doing a great job of raising him.

[@stevehuggett2098]

The kid in blue needs a psychiatric evaluation. He is currently a menace to any in his vicinity; that unchecked, uncontrollable aggression must have a cause, and urgently needs to be addressed.

[@sdmdrums9275]

@@stevehuggett2098i believe he wanted to win, then he lost. It’s wrastling shits gonna happen sometimes men are gonna be men, y’all being soft.

[@sdmdrums9275]

@@stevehuggett2098sorry not “soft” but i dont know, lighten up on the kid in blue he was pissed off. Definitely not in the right tho and isn’t justified for his actions.

[@emmel4fun]

​@@sdmdrums9275 It sounds like you're justifying him because he was "pissed off." We all get pissed off at all sorts of things and we don't react. Surely most of the mass shooters were also pissed off at something. Imagine if you punch your woman or anyone else and then say, "Sorry, I was pissed off."

[@sdmdrums9275]

@@emmel4fun im saying who gives a fuck he was in a wrestling match and he overreacted, just like everyone in the comments section saying He should go to jail. The kid needs discipline and his priorities need to be aligned, but everyone acting like they know this kid and his whole behavior cuz this one video, he’s a child that made a mistake and if you think he’s more menacing than that then kudos to you ig, but the kid probably feels crappy for it, and I’m sure he would feel crappy too even if it wasn’t a viral video.

[@lovedove2661]

This is why he is the real champion. Parents have raised such a wonderful young man. Wish you all the best.

[@floffy3905]

Not to mention he did win the wrestling match too

[@tedros6917]

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[@lgbfjbsupporter5566]

When you fail to punish the guilty, you punish the innocent. FACTS!!

[@ghostmanscores1666]

Who else has this POS assaulted?

[@Lava1964]

Well put!

[@devonboyer626]

This is so relevant to today it's not even funny! Great comment.

[@jimblevin1415]

That's straight 💯🔥facts !

[@lizwilliams9233]

THE INSIGNIFICANT, MS. cornfed alicia, WHO PUNCHED HIM, WHO IS UNABLE TO BE FOUND BY AUTHORITIES, WHO ATTACKED HIM IS SUSPENDED FOR A YEAR, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY SHOULD FACE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL CHARGES, ARREST, PROSECUTION TO TH E FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW.

[@Catastrophic-hk3mh]

Moms eyeballs are creepy

[@jcraigwilliams70]

Some comments are saying "he made a mistake, don't try to ruin his life. He's just a kid and doesn't know better." Well... how will he learn better if he doesn't face consequences? That's a lesson learned.

[@hamilcross]

he got a year suspension. give it up. the consequences are more than enough.

[@barneyronnie]

​@@hamilcrossHe should ask the Living God to forgive his abominable action!

[@fredrick1176]

@@hamilcrosssomeone like that will never learn unfortunately. Parents and those around him failed him. Probably supported his actions too

[@danielpearson4972]

Most likely his father is the same so this kid learned from his father's example.

[@emeraldkind]

@@fredrick1176 exactly. His parents and his coaches! The coaches are a real big problem. You expect that some parents will tolerate shit like that but never would I expect coaches to tolerate that shit.

[@proklaimrapper2303]

The level headedness and demonstration of no resentment shown by this young man is not only years beyond his 14..but reflects the type of maturity many never even reach within long life spans...fantastic to see this among the younger generation

[@1dumpedviper]

Well said!

[@gsellona]

Well said indeed. 🤙🏽

[@sillygirl2922]

How pathetic is the other kid!!!!

[@sparkles8344]

This mom has every right to be proud of such a wonderful young man. She is obviously a great mom.

[@carlosrojas01]

If it had been a black kid who had thrown the punch, he would have been suspended for life, criminal charges would have been brought against him, he would be in jail today. But alligator doesn't eat alligator.

[@dunbarf2413]

Where's his father ?

[@Signor65]

@@carlosrojas01 are you ok? What the hell are you blabbering about?

[@americanhomeownerwithajob6940]

​@@carlosrojas01 It WAS a POC, Hafid Arciea

[@thl205]

@@americanhomeownerwithajob6940 Who said anything about POC? POC ≠ black.

[@europeanguy8773]

This child is any parent's dream. So intelligent, and has true integrity.

[@matthewhuszarik4173]

That wrestler should be permanently banned from wrestling and assult charges need to be filed.

[@theredninja2953]

Disagree. No need for charges at such a young age. There’s way worse than that. Definitely should be banned or expelled.

[@Joeqwerty]

exactly all these people that oh he just a kid are so dumb. Imagine if your kid was sucker punched by a little sore loser coward.

[@Skulllywag]

@@theredninja2953 LOL "Just a kid", right? You know how many robberies are done by "kids"? Murders? Assaults? If he's that much of a cowardly pr*ck as a "kid"....what will he be like when he turns 18? Especially if all he ever receives is a slap on the wrist for criminal behavior up until 18? Yes, criminal behavior....an adult would definitely have charges filed against him for doing the same thing.

[@theredninja2953]

@@Skulllywag are you suggesting that he won’t change and he’s going to go out again and sucker punch someone again? That kid has 4 years until he’s 18, I guarantee if his parents actually care about him he will fix himself. Now not saying there should be no consequences. But criminal charges is bullshit for this.

[@Skulllywag]

@@theredninja2953 I'm not suggesting that, I'm flat out saying it. If that's the way the kid acts at 14...his parents either lost control, or don't give a sh*t about his upbringing...or maybe he learned that behavior from them. Anyway you look at it, Juvie might do him some good, and teach him there are consequences for your actions. The "sympathy for the criminal" bit is why society is so f*cked up today.

[@MaryCoffey-pn9zv]

This is not just poor sportsmanship from a minor. This is a young man that needs help to learn how to control his anger and disappointment when things don't go his way. Hopefully the family of the boy that got punched will take this to court. A judge needs to require at least 1 year of mandatory therapy for this young man before his life goes down the drain. He needs to learn how to control his emotions and his anger.

[@bobbobbaloo1658]

IF YOU HAVEN'T LEARNED BY THE TIME YOU'RE FOURTEEN, YOU NEVER WILL..

[@mcross320]

This is NOT anger and emotional learning, he needs to learn VIOLENCE against another is a CRIME!

[@dongiano]

Looks brown in the clip. I bet if he was white, he'd be banned from sports. AND if the victim was black, this would be all over the news as a hate crime and whitey would be in jail

[@K-cee-M]

He will eventually find himself to a prison. Can just about guarantee it. If you can’t self control in a public setting you can’t self control every

[@fredrick1176]

His parents failed him. Kid has parents who have failed at being adults and it shows through this. Kid should be permanently banned and suspended from school, nothing will reeducate someone who does this after losing a wrestling match

[@Raepok251]

If you still have any faith in humanity, you are not paying attention.

[@XxXShevampXxX]

He should've been arrested right after it happened. Poor sportsmanship? Uh no, this was a cowardly assault. A criminal assault.

[@oz_jones]

Actually that was battery since he made contact

[@brandonfoley7519]

​@@oz_joneswhat's the difference between assault and battery

[@FoxMaster]

@@brandonfoley7519assault is just threatened or attempted battery.

[@theuserthatishere]

for some reason in combat sports, assault never gets treated as such. like call the police and treat it like a sucker punch as if it happened on the street

[@troygilbert69]

they they literally said in the video that they didn’t want to press charges

[@mesenteria]

Just imagine, after losing an argument with his future wife....

[@raheem015]

@@coolnamebro thats wild ☠☠

[@someperson4865]

Bold of you to assume he'd have a wife. He'll probably be dead by a drive by shooting judging how he acted before he reaches adulthood.

[@arcticangel1628]

If he gets a future wife that is.

[@roveriia6334]

Good Point - To add he's in middle school how about his parents that are responsible for him. Especially his father who should have taught him to control is anger/frustration by 14 and being an experienced wrestler . This act is deeper than just this kid. Why to parents get a free pass and we focus on children.

[@waffles336]

@@coolnamebro nahhhhhh lmaoooooooo

[@TheMonkdad]

Society hasn't seen the last of that criminal. I work with kids like this and anyone who's willing to assault someone under those circumstances has a serious problem with emotional regulation and may end up in prison if he doesn't accept some counseling.

[@thomthom6268]

And that's why the report to police has to be made. Wait until he's 23 and does something similar in a bar. Maybe it doesn't show up, but maybe it does. Young cruelty often predicts older cruelty.

[@johnarmenta2199]

Counseling?? How about a week's worth of hole digging and filling? Pick and shovel. Fill it back up. Now dig over here until I tell you to quit. Just work him to a frazzle everyday for a week. If he lashes out like that again, make it two weeks.

[@zerofox2030]

@@thomthom6268 sucker punches kill a surprising number of people. The punch itself usually isn't what's fatal, it's the falling and hitting your head on tile or whatever hard flooring is present. He was lucky they were on mats.

[@jonesjermaine4387]

Gotta protect yourself at all times it is the 1st rule of fighting. Wish the kid luck.

[@TheMonkdad]

@@johnarmenta2199 I agree. Sometimes counseling works early. Sometimes consequences work early. The data suggests that together they’re more effective.

[@keithm1138]

Even with the blurring, it looks like one of the usual suspects.

[@rockcop222]

That should DEFINITELY be criminal charges. There is NO excuse for that kind of behavior.

[@rockcop222]

@@ivanhoewindsor4749 i’m not sure what the laws are in that state, but here, in Texas, it’s unlikely, the District Attorney would take charges if the victim was unwilling to follow through with charges.

[@williamsherman1089]

If I was to act that way when I was a kid the old fashioned charges my old man would be pressing would be a lot worse than anything the law would be doing to me

[@rockcop222]

@@williamsherman1089 TRUTH.

[@DZ-hh5dw]

Literally a bunch of kids who are trained to fight. Like if you are surprised at this, you are like a 12 year old mentally like come one stop being so dumb man. Ruin this kids life over this? ffs, all 'criminal charges' will do is make this kid even more angry than he already is, it will help absolutely no one and may reinforce this kind of behaviour in the kid meaning that while you definitely won't do any good, you might even make it worse

[@ensnaredbyflesh1030]

You need to relax lol. The child who got punched is being more of a man about this than the rest of you.

[@kanyechain]

Such a chill kid. That was a rough punch man

[@cmf3947]

That kid that got punched is really cool and mature beyond his age

[@dylanford1018]

Dude for real. Kids barely old enough to be entering high school and has the mannerism of a true man. This kids inspiring to say the least. 😊

[@truewax257]

All kids are SUPPOSED to be raised that way. Problem today is parents are not parents and they are not raising their kids!

[@gurnblanstein9816]

Yes, the difference between these two wrestlers are night and day.

[@flutebasket4294]

Unlike the other one who will probably end up in prison eventually. Hmm... I wonder what the difference is? 🤔

[@BallTickler167]

Of course he is!

[@camsmith7651]

Poor sportsmanship. Charge him.

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

Press charges against the bully and his parents. I'm so sick of this shit. All he got was a one year suspension? How about one year in juvie.

[@ia9716]

What a gentleman these parents have raised. Congratulations on your wins and never change who you are young man.

[@debrasanchez7925]

Just be ready cause not every child is brought up in a good environment with good caring parents glad to see him put out after a year I don't think he's coming back it's enough time to stop and reflect and for all his team mates also the shame that comes with his actions what was he thinking he knows the rules no one is happy here not even us.

[@briansalk3233]

Jesus, this kid is more mature than 98% of the adults I've met (and that includes me). Vote for this kid for whatever he runs for eventually.

[@sacrebleu1371]

Being sports and personal values impeccable does not interpret as making decisions for others. Yes, encouraging him to continue on his path is a good community action. Colleges will be interested in this kid, if he keeps his scholastic aims high, as a role model and excellent athlete.

[@cortneyeverett6927]

🗣REPENT ISRAELITES! All praise to the most high YAHAWAH AND HIS SON YAHAWASHI🛸🤴🏽🦁⌛️🔥 The so called black man, Latino, and Native Americans are the Israelites. Yahawah chosen people. Deuteronomy 7:6 “For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.” Joel 2:27 “And ye shall know that I am in the midst of Israel, and that I am the LORD your God, and none else: and my people shall never be ashamed.

[@alexpearce1301]

Well I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought the same thing!

[@nataliaandrews1659]

I’m not going to vote for a kid who’s high moment is getting punched by some dude while in high school 😂😂 what a joke

[@jesses5463]

That'd be racist as hell if you vote a white man over a black man. The times of privileged whites ruling this world is coming to an end. They should never run for office, PERIOD.

[@thomasralabate5645]

A year suspension? He should never be allowed to play the sport again in that school system.

[@andrewsnowdon5271]

Cooper is a 14 year old kid with an old soul. To wish his opponent the best after something like that is truly mature, and extremely admirable. We should all take a page from his book. Well done young man.

[@grant46n2]

My father was my wrestling coach and his parents certainly behaved better than my dad would have lol. My immediate thought was just as immature.. "you just sucker punch the 2-time state champ that tech falled you? maybe you two need some time alone to sort this out"

[@johnnybravo6755]

Yeah he got knock the fuck out on camera always be ready that's what champs really😂😂 do 😂😂😂

[@eliasgarcia6576]

​@Johnny Bravo Yeah, he'll be ready next time, I bet. God Bless!!!!

[@johnnybravo6755]

@@eliasgarcia6576 LoL if there's a next time most ppl die in that shituation he's lucky to be alive and that's why it's best to always be alert 🤣 if you want to survive🤣 in life protect yourself all the time🤣but if you want to Live don't 🤣😍you can choose your lifestyle but can't have Both 👍👍👍 rock on

[@mikegallagher134]

These days having respect and dignity is called old soul